Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 14 May 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are settled, happy and confident. They have created strong relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring. The childminder knows children very well and ensures she always meets their emotional and welfare needs.  The childminder plans a range of exciting and challenging activities. Children think critically and show high levels of concentration and perseverance. They are motivated to learn both independently and with the support of the childminder. Children make good progress.  Children are developing very strong communication skills. The childminder understands the importance of speaking clearly and slowly to children so that they can hear and model the sounds she makes. Children are developing a wide range of vocabulary which is continuously expanding.  Children are cared for by an experienced and well-qualified childminder. She keeps her knowledge of statutory requirements and new legislation up to date. She attends

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This provision is good

regular training courses and actively updates her knowledge to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder celebrates each child's individuality and respects their backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. She supports children to respect each other and be kind and considerate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers are not fully embedded in order to regularly share children's progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen partnerships with other Early Years Foundation Stage providers and regularly share children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self-evaluation, policies and procedures and training certificates.  The inspector sampled a range of letters and references from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding about safeguarding the welfare of children. She has recently updated her safeguarding knowledge and knows how to report any concerns she may have. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that underpins her practice and ensures children are cared for appropriately. The childminder is committed to improving. She knows the strengths of her practice and is working on areas for development. Regular training courses are attended to deepen the childminder's knowledge of childcare issues. In addition, the childminder reflects on her quality of teaching and regularly monitors children's progress. She uses information effectively to set targets and drive improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and a good teacher. She challenges children effectively as they play and supports their thinking skills. She provides a wide range of learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. These stimulate children and support them to progress well in all areas of their learning and development. Regular observations of children, coupled with working closely with parents, support the childminder to get to know children's capabilities very well. In addition, clear next steps in their learning are planned. The childminder gives children time to accomplish tasks. The childminder prepares children well for school. She ensures they enjoy their learning and all children demonstrate good concentration skills. Furthermore, children are developing excellent problem-solving skills and the childminder supports them to think for themselves. Young children competently complete a matching game and are excited when the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

extends this further, to include written numerals and colours. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to challenge children in an exciting way which makes them want to keep learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to understand rules and boundaries. All children understand the importance of being kind to each other and respecting similarities and differences in their cultures and the festivals they celebrate. The childminder supports children's emotional development. She cares for them very well and liaises with parents about children's routines and any changes. Children settle quickly and have created trusting relationships with the childminder. Children thoroughly enjoy outings. They visit the library, parks and have regular walks in the local community. The childminder encourages daily exercise and fresh air to help support children's physical development. In addition, they are learning how to take care of themselves and be safe. The childminder teaches children road safety which helps to minimise risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make expected progress in their learning and development. The childminder monitors their development closely and ensures that any gaps in their learning are promptly closed. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315199 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 856779 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Slingsby, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.45pm, Monday and Tuesdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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